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prey in Spanish

prey in Spanish is presa, botín — prey means an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.

prey in Spanish

presa
noun
That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured.
botín
noun
(archaic) Anything, such as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; something taken by force from an enemy in war.

What does "prey" mean?

  1. noun An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
    "The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move."
  2. verb To hunt and kill for food, or to exploit someone vulnerable.
    "Spiders prey on flies that get caught in their webs."
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prey in a sentence

  • The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move.
  • The hawk circled above, watching for prey in the field below.
  • Spiders prey on flies that get caught in their webs.
  • Owls prey on small rodents at night.

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What is "prey" in Spanish?
"prey" in Spanish is presa, botín. prey means: An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
How do you use "prey" in a sentence?
Example: "The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move." In Spanish, "prey" is presa, botín.
Are there other ways to say "prey" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "prey": presa, botín.
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